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Female Condom

The FC2 Female Condom® is a polyurethane sheath that is inserted into the vagina. It can be inserted by the woman or her male partner.

How Does It Work?
The female condom collects semen so that sperm does not enter the vagina.

Effectiveness
For every 100 women using the female condom as directed, approximately 5 will become pregnant each year. In practice, about 20 become pregnant due to inconsistent use.

Advantages
Female condoms have several advantages:

  • they are easily available over the counter
  • they can be used with latex allergy
  • they protect either partner from STD’s
  • they do not affect a woman’s hormones
  • can be use with both water and oil based lubricants
  • they provide protection even if the man loses his erection

Disadvantages
Occasionally the condom may slip completely into the vagina.

Side Effects
Women and sometimes the partners become irritated by the female condom.

The female condom should not be used with polyurethane allergy.

For Further Information
Visit the FC2 Female Condom® web site: http://www.femalehealth.com/

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Dayton, Ohio

(800) 672-6810

Indianapolis Indiana

(800) 382-9029

Teléfono Español

(888) 720-9794

Abortion Care Options

Women’s Med provides abortions in Dayton, Ohio  through 22 weeks in pregnancy.

Indiana Patients: Contact the Indianapolis office to schedule your pre-abortion visit for the procedure in Dayton. Abortions are banned in Indiana except in hospitals and only for unusual situations.